Proposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister
'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'
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All-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers Union
Meat co-operative CEO won't comment.
Marcus Musson: Spring has sprung but log prices haven't
Sponsored content: Opinion - log and lamb prices have a lot in common this month.
Oji confirms mill closure, 75 jobs lost
The company has experienced a range of issues including high energy costs.
Research centre questioned again over where it puts funding
The Marlborough Research Centre put $20,000 into New Zealand Dryland Forests.
Marty Verry: More forestry mills will close
OPINION: Three things need to change or we'll lose more timber mills.
Forestry sector's claims of council inexperience disputed by local environmentalists
Environmentalists say forestry industry needs to look at its own failings.
Winstone blames power prices for mill closure
Winstone says its two central North Island mills will close indefinitely.
Cutting edge: Forestry experts to present to Nasa
Scion scientists develop cutting-edge pipeline for accurate tree carbon measurements.
Environmentalists and farmers question Govt proposals on forestry rules
Forestry Minister cites 'unworkable regulatory burden' as a reason for proposed changes.
Large cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestry
The Italian buyer of a cyclone-hit Rissington farm wants to convert it to forestry.
Farmers v foresters amid allegations of stock shooting, poor pest management
Landowners hope forestry companies will step up after allegations aired at public meeting.
Gisborne council wins legal battles, but who pays the fines?
Environmentalists question if forestry companies or insurance pays penalties.
Replacing farms with forests: What's driving the trend?
Researchers say results raise concerns but aren't a prediction of an unavoidable future.
Trapped under a 1-tonne log: 'I rang my partner to say goodbye in case I didn’t make it'
Ian Sime can no longer do the work he loves, but from his knockback came an idea.
Forestry groups welcome ETS reset
Optimism about Govt's approach to stabilising the market, NZ Institute of Forestry says.
High energy prices threaten 230 jobs at Winstone Pulp International
If the plan goes ahead 230 people would lose their jobs.
Andrew Reding appointed Fletcher Building chief executive
He has held roles at Graeme Hart's Rank Group in the US.
Marcus Musson: Supply and demand causing issues for log exports
OPINION: Quarter three started with August prices down about $4/cu m from July.
Council roading team fighting forestry crunch
Maintaining the seal on rural roads has been under pressure 'for several years'.
Court ruling against forest company welcomed
The court said the company must cease discharging woody debris and sediment.
Graeme Hart’s Carter Holt Harvey Equities liquidated in group overhaul
The liquidation is being carried out as part of the rationalisation of the group.'
Major energy users grapple with very high power prices
Some major energy users say ruinous prices are making them lose faith in the Government.
Digger operator who died in Kaingaroa Forest incident named
WorkSafe is investigating the Ōpōtiki man's death on Wednesday.
WorkSafe investigates digger driver's 'tragic' death in Kaingaroa Forest
Work at the forestry processing site has been suspended since Wednesday.
'Tragic fatality': Digger driver dies after excavator submerged in forestry accident
Attempts to rescue the operator were unsuccessful and they were found dead.
A town reeling: The community fighting to turn around flood-stricken Wairoa
Flooding, climate change and gradual decline in primary industry are hitting Wairoa.
He 'got into trouble' in school. Now he's 'living the dream'
'I’m pretty proud of how far I’ve come,' forestry apprentice says.
Jones opens new road in Kawerau, community centre in Kaingaroa
Visit comes as Kaingaroa regains access to clean running water after four days without.
Emissions Reduction Plan 'will be an even bigger disaster' for Tairāwhiti: land use advocacy group
Mana Taiao Tairāwhiti has serious concerns over Govt's Emissions Reduction Plan.
Digital 'twin' the future of forests
A research project to capture an inventory of all exotic planted forests in New Zealand.
Forestry manager admits loss of public trust in industry
The parties are near agreement in Gisborne's Kanuka Forest case.
Ngāi Tahu Holdings selling harvesting rights of forest estate
Deal with global private asset management firm Fiera Comox subject to approval from OIO.
Cyclone aftermath spurs legal fight over Tairāwhiti land practices
Mana Taiao Tairāwhiti seeks rule changes alongside Gisborne council after cyclone damage.